Benefits Of Olive Oils In Our Daily Life
BENEFITS OF OLIVE OILS IN OUR DAILY LIFE:
- Why Olive oil the best oil?
Olive oil is considered healthier than other liquid fats due to its higher MUFA content with zero carbohydrate ,good quantity of Omega -3 & Omega -6 Fatty Acids.
- Olive Oil Composition:-
| Energy | 885Kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0g |
| Fat | 100g |
| Saturated | 14g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 73g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11g |
| Omega-3 Fat | <1.5g |
| Omega-6Fat | 3.5-21g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Vitamin- E | 14mg |
| Vitamin-K | 62 micro g |
Ref : http://www.calories-in-foods.com
- Safe for Cooking:-
Olive oil has relatively low smoke point-around 2000 C. So it is best to sauté and light frying our veggies.
Olive oil won’t release harmful toxins and even when it’s heated, it is more resistant than other oil. It is most stable vegetable oils under cooking / heating conditions.
- Antioxidants properties:-
Stability of MUFAS is better than other fats which reduces free radical production that forms LDL which damages blood vessels and can change gene configuration leading to cancer. Olive oil speeds up enzymes action that blocks formation of carcinogens and improves their removal from the body.
- Safe for all age:-
Olive oil is safe for all age. It has powerful protection against aging and mortality. Those who intake olive oil have a longer life expectancy.It may also protect diseases such as Alzheimer’s , Osteoporosis and even premature death. Benefits of olive oil in babies consist of body massage , as food, for constipation, Cradle cap, for diaper rash, for cough and also it is useful as Parenteral nutrition for preemies.
- Skin and Hair health:-
Olive oil has high level of antioxidant contents that prevent skin aging and occurrence of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. It contains vitamins E and A that help in elongating our youth, hydrating skin and sustaining skin elasticity and softness. It helps to regenerate skin cells. Olive oil is used as body lotion, make up remover, bath, an eye cleaners and home made face masks. It also works wonders for dry damaged hair such as split ends and frizzy hair. To nurture these dry hairs a hot olive oil massage is helpful.
- Olive oil and the cardiovascular system:-
Olive oil declines death rate from heart diseases .Olive oil consumption maintains blood cholesterol level within the normal range which prevents high blood pressure, stroke and cardiovascular diseases. It prevents the gruel hardening of arteries.
- Olive oil and Renal and Gastro health-
High blood pressure is a danger complication for patients with kidney disease and olive oil has the function of decreasing blood pressure.
Olive oil is also effective in promoting blood circulation to prevent thrombus. Cardiovascular health is very important for kidney disease, heart attack and stroke.
The amount of unsaturated fatty acids in olive oil is the highest among plant oils and it does not contain cholesterol. The nutrients of olive oil can be absorbed effectively which can stimulate the excretion of bile so very beneficial for digestive system. It helps in bloating, flatulence & rest all types of gastro intestinal disorders . Olive oil take best role the digestion of lipids because they are emulsified by the bile and it prevents the onset of gallstones.
Finally as per recent all studies & research in food & nutrition, Olive Oil perhaps the most helpful & safest choice as cooking oil.
